Robert Duvall lays his burden down in indie dramedy

Felix Bush (Robert Duvall) is that old coot that every rural community used to have. 'Get Low,' based in part on the true story of a legendary Tennessee loner from the 1930s, starts with a fever dream, a house afire and a figure, a man who dives from an upper-story window and staggers off as the house continues to burn. It's a pleasure to watch Duvall engaged with old pros like Sissy Spacek and Bill Murray. Grade: B.

Country singers often make compelling movie subjects

Jeff Bridges' Best Actor Oscar nomination recognizes more than just his nuanced, sensitive portrayal of down-on-his-luck Country singer Bad Blake in 'Crazy Heart.' It also acknowledges that actors and actresses give some of their finest performances when playing Country/Roots musicians.